NP20 2NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Mendalgief Road in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Pillgwenlly ward and the Newport West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newport.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP20 2NZ are sourced from Output Area W00010496 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP20 2NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP20 2NZ.
362
37
£ 35,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP20 2NZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP20 2NZ — age 37, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP20 2NZ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP20 2NZ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Pill Pharmacy1.0 km
- Pill Pharmacy1.0 km
- B&B Fresh Ways1.0 km
- B&B Fresh Ways1.0 km
- Buyology0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Costa Coffee @ The Royal Gwent Hospital1.0 km
- Costa Coffee @ The Royal Gwent Hospital1.0 km
- Greenhouse Health Club0.8 km
- Jump Adventure0.5 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- Docks Conservative Club0.4 km
- Newport Corinthians Football Club0.9 km
- Docks Conservative Club0.4 km
- Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- The Range0.6 km
- The Range0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chun Ho0.4 km
- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Food By Channelle Queen Of Burgers0.6 km
- Loopy Lou's Pit Stop0.4 km
- Chun Ho0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent2.1 km
- Pye Corner3.1 km
- Rogerstone5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mendalgief Retail Park0.1 km
- Mendalgief Retail Park0.1 km
- Connect Centre0.1 km
- Jeddo Close0.2 km
- Jeddo Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP202NZ · Data under Open Government Licence